Yōichi Kotabe
Born: Tue, Sep 15 1936
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Yōichi Kotabe is 88 years old
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Movies (As Crew)
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Yōichi Kotabe was 86 in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as 'Thanks'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 2023
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Yōichi Kotabe was 78 in Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 2015
Pikachu, What's This Key?
Yōichi Kotabe was 77 in Pikachu, What's This Key? as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Yōichi Kotabe was 76 in Pokémon: Eevee & Friends as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2013
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Yōichi Kotabe was 75 in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 2012
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Yōichi Kotabe was 72 in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 2009
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Yōichi Kotabe was 71 in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2008
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Yōichi Kotabe was 70 in Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 2007
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Yōichi Kotabe was 69 in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Yōichi Kotabe was 69 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2006
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Yōichi Kotabe was 68 in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2005
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Yōichi Kotabe was 67 in Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2004
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Yōichi Kotabe was 66 in Pokémon: Gotta Dance! as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2003
Camp Pikachu
Yōichi Kotabe was 65 in Camp Pikachu as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002
Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
Yōichi Kotabe was 65 in Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder! as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 2001
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Yōichi Kotabe was 64 in Pikachu's PikaBoo as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2001
Pikachu & Pichu
Yōichi Kotabe was 63 in Pikachu & Pichu as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2000
Pikachu's Vacation
Yōichi Kotabe was 61 in Pikachu's Vacation as 'Animation Supervisor'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998
Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
Yōichi Kotabe was 59 in Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen as 'Character Designer'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1996
Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
Yōichi Kotabe was 49 in Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach as 'Character Designer'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1986
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Yōichi Kotabe was 47 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as 'Key Animation'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1984
Chie the Brat
Yōichi Kotabe was 44 in Chie the Brat as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1981
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
Yōichi Kotabe was 43 in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie as 'Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1980
Taro the Dragon Boy
Yōichi Kotabe was 42 in Taro the Dragon Boy as 'Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1979
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Yōichi Kotabe was 41 in Tenguri, Boy of the Plains as 'Key Animation'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1977
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Yōichi Kotabe was 36 in Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973
Yuki's Sun
Yōichi Kotabe was 36 in Yuki's Sun as 'Animation Director'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1972
Panda! Go Panda!
Yōichi Kotabe was 36 in Panda! Go Panda! as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Panda! Go Panda!
Yōichi Kotabe was 36 in Panda! Go Panda! as 'Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Yōichi Kotabe was 34 in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as 'Key Animation'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1971
Animal Treasure Island
Yōichi Kotabe was 34 in Animal Treasure Island as 'Key Animation'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1971
Flying Phantom Ship
Yōichi Kotabe was 32 in Flying Phantom Ship as 'Animation Director'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1969
Horus: Prince of the Sun
Yōichi Kotabe was 31 in Horus: Prince of the Sun as 'Animation'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1968
TV Shows (As Crew)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Yōichi Kotabe was 65+ in Kirby: Right Back at Ya! as 'Animation Supervisor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 06 2001
Sat, Oct 06 2001
Pokémon
Yōichi Kotabe was 60+ in Pokémon as 'Animation Supervisor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Tue, Apr 01 1997
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Yōichi Kotabe was 39+ in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother as 'Animation Director'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1976
Sun, Jan 04 1976
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Yōichi Kotabe was 37+ in Heidi, Girl of the Alps as 'Character Designer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Hustle Punch
Yōichi Kotabe was 29+ in Hustle Punch as 'Key Animation'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1965
Mon, Nov 01 1965
Samurai Kid
Yōichi Kotabe was 27+ in Samurai Kid as 'Key Animation'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 1964
Sun, Jun 07 1964